After an Emergency
After Floodwater, Keep Electrical Equipment Out of Use
Treat flood-exposed electrical equipment as unsafe until properly assessed; keep people away and arrange qualified help instead of a trial switch-on.
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Safety notes
Workplace Safety
Know the Difference Between a Fire Drill and an Alarm Test
Understand what an alarm test and a fire drill each check, and record practical observations without treating a test as permission to ignore alarms.
Building Fire Safety
A Fire Sprinkler Head Is Not a Hook for Decorations
Sprinkler heads and pipes must not become supports for decorations or hangers. Keep them unobstructed and report damage to the responsible building staff.
Device Safety
A Swollen Battery Is a Reason to Stop Using the Device
Recognise a swollen lithium-ion battery as a warning sign and know which questions to take to the manufacturer or local disposal service.
Electrical Safety
A Damaged Extension Lead Belongs Out of Use, Not Under Tape
Spotting a damaged extension lead should trigger removal from use, clear communication and a competent repair or replacement decision.
Household preparedness
A Fallen Power Line Is Not Safe Because It Looks Quiet
Treat fallen electrical lines as hazardous, keep away from nearby objects and report the location without approaching to identify the wire.
Household preparedness
An Extinguisher Check Starts With Access, Labels and the Service Record
Review extinguisher access and visible condition, find its maintenance instructions, and know when to refer it for professional service.
Earthquake Readiness
After an Earthquake, a Damaged Building Needs More Than a Quick Look
Plan what to do around a damaged building after an earthquake, separating household observations from the authority needed to declare it safe.
Home Prevention
Before a Leak: Locate Your Household Water Shut-Off
Locate and identify your household water shut-off while everything is dry, then record access details and who to contact if it cannot be operated.